hi everyone,
Merry x-mas. I have a 96 dakota V8 4x2 5.2L. I am trying to remove the radiator to replace with a new one. I have remove everything except the two transmission hose on the bottom of the radiator. I have unscrewed the nuts but it won't disconnect. Is there anything I need to do to disconnect it?

Is there a how to on radiator removal?

thanks,
Sean

 

sorry this is a better picture.

Sean

 

Just grab a Haynes manual. I just replaced my radiator 2 weeks ago, followed the manual step by step. If the hoses are sticking, just take a pair of pliers and lightly give them a twist to break any gunk holding them in place (don't over squeeze the pliers, or over twist).

 

try removing the hose at the quick disconnect fitting. the fat brass colored thing. you'll need a 'fuel line disconnect' tool. you can spend 12-20 on a nice aluminum set or $3 on a plastic one. either will work fine. you'll need size = 3/8". it has a 2 piece insert that slides inside the fitting and spreads the little metal prongs that are latched around the metal fitting. once you insert the tool all the way, then sort of twist, wiggle, and pull it off the fitting.

 

I did mine a month ago, did exactly as described above and they slippedright off.

 

thanks for the tip dhvaughan. It was much easier then I thought. All I had to do was pinch/squeeze the plastic clip and it pull on the hose really HARD and it came off. I didn't have to use the fuel disconnect line tool. Just a needle nose plier to squeeze the plastic clip.

happy holidays
Sean